Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

"Xian Yun?" Yu Xie noticed that Xian Yun seemed to be acting a bit strange at this moment.

Xian Yun appeared to have not heard Yu Xie's words at all, still staring at him with her breathing growing slightly more rapid.

"Xian Yun?" Yu Xie raised his voice a little.

Still, Xian Yun didn't answer.

However, in the next moment, Yu Xie suddenly felt a warm, soft sensation on his forehead.

Xian Yun had suddenly leaned in, cupping Yu Xie's face, and gently kissed him on the forehead.

The fragrant scent that filled his senses made Yu Xie feel a little dazed.

Afterward, Xian Yun sat back down, as though finally regaining her composure, turning her head away and not daring to look at Yu Xie.

"I-I'm sorry, I think I... couldn't control myself just now," Xian Yun spoke softly, her face hidden from Yu Xie's view.

Under the moonlight, Xian Yun's face had never been so red before.

As an immortal, this was the first time she had experienced such a moment of flushed cheeks and rapid heartbeats.

Immortals are not without emotions; they too have desires and feelings.

After waiting for a thousand years, this moment had finally come. Xian Yun had really tried her best to control herself just now, but still, she had failed.

Yu Xie touched his forehead, still feeling the warmth and softness that lingered from her kiss.

"Do you think... I'm a strange woman?" Xian Yun asked, still not turning her head, her voice barely a whisper.

Seeing Xian Yun like this, Yu Xie felt a mix of emotions in his heart—there was a warmth that flowed through him, and something indescribable.

The aloof and untouchable Adeptus Liu Yun was seen by the world as an immortal beyond reach, a being that countless seekers of immortality couldn't even hope to meet after traversing mountains for centuries. Yet now, in front of him, she was just a shy woman.

Was this strange? Maybe, just a little. But if anything were strange, it was that, in this lifetime, Yu Xie hadn't done anything, yet had inherited the fate from a past life.

Since this connection had lasted until now, and Xian Yun, an immortal, treated him this way, he had no reason not to cherish the person in front of him.

But...

"Of course not." Yu Xie shook off the complicated thoughts in his mind and smiled.

"R-really?"

"Mm."

"Then... can I... do it again?"

"Mm?"

Before Yu Xie could clearly express his thoughts, once again, he felt the unusual sensation on his forehead.

Soon after, Xian Yun's cheeks seemed to redden even more. She looked away and quietly said:

"You... give me a moment..."

A gentle breeze blew between them, taking away a hint of the heat from Xian Yun's face, but it was still far from enough.

It was unclear how much time passed, but eventually, Xian Yun's emotions seemed to calm down somewhat.

She turned her head and finally dared to look at Yu Xie.

"Next time, if you have the time, come to my place and sit for a while. Let me be the host and cook a delicious meal for you." Yu Xie said.

"Okay, I remember, you were very good at cooking back then." Though much calmer now, there was still a touch of shyness on Xian Yun's face. "Even the Emperor praised your cooking."

"By the way, where is Zhong Li?"

"Zhong Li?"

"Oh, I meant the Emperor."

"Speaking of which, it's been quite a while since we've seen the Emperor." Xian Yun thought for a moment. "But I've heard that in a while, The Rite of Descension' will be held. It will be hosted by the Seven Stars, and the Emperor will appear to guide Liyue's direction for the coming year."

"The Rite of Descension..." Yu Xie sank into a bit of thought.

If Yu Xie remembered correctly, the Geo Archon, Rex Lapis, had faked his death during the "The Rite of Descension" and then adopted the name Zhong Li, retiring to live as an ordinary person. He became a guest elder at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and began enjoying his retirement in old age.

He wasn't sure if this current "The Rite of Descension" was the same one.

Things in Teyvat had changed so much now that it was impossible to determine how far things had progressed or where they stood.

"Let's go see it together when the time comes. If all goes as expected, we should be able to meet the Emperor," Yu Xie said.

"Mm, the Emperor will be very happy to see you, but the Emperor I know probably won't show it on his face," Xian Yun replied. "When you left, the Emperor's expression seemed the most indifferent, but we all knew it was because he had to remain calm due to the heavy responsibility of the Guilli Assembly."

The night deepened, and the lights in the distance began to fade. The once bustling Liyue Harbor seemed to be falling into slumber.

The streetlights dimmed, and everything grew quiet.

Yu Xie stood up. "It's getting late. I should head back."

"Let me see you off." Xian Yun also stood up.

"No need, it's not far." Yu Xie smiled. "You should rest too. Goodnight, see you tomorrow."

"Then... goodnight." Xian Yun responded.

After that, Yu Xie gracefully descended from the rooftop, light as a swallow, and landed on the ground.

Xian Yun watched as his figure disappeared at the end of the street, then reached up to touch her lips.

It seemed as if the sensation from when she kissed Yu Xie's forehead earlier still lingered on her lips, and her cheeks turned a little red once again.

Was that... her first kiss? Xian Yun couldn't help but wonder.

...

The next day.

After completing a commission, it was already afternoon, and Yu Xie decided to take a rest for the day.

He wasn't sure why, but lately, he just didn't feel like working.

Fortunately, he had taken on quite a few commissions recently, so his wallet still had plenty of savings.

Walking on his way home, Yu Xie suddenly spotted Shen He walking ahead. But then, she stopped.

Following her gaze, Yu Xie saw Granny Shan's toy stall at the end of her line of sight.

"Shen He?" Yu Xie walked up to her. "What's wrong? Are you interested in the toys over there?"

Shen He turned her head to look at Yu Xie, then glanced back at the toy stall. "I vaguely remember when I was very small, my mother made me a wave drum. I think I liked it a lot back then, but later, I accidentally broke it."

"A wave drum..." Yu Xie looked at the toy stall and saw several exquisite wave drums on display.

So it was because the wave drum reminded Shen He of her childhood that she had stopped to look.

"Wait for me here," Yu Xie smiled at Shen He and turned to head toward the toy stall.

The distance wasn't very far, and Shen He could only watch as Yu Xie chatted with the stall owner, but she couldn't hear their conversation.

Just then, the sky suddenly darkened. Without any warning, heavy rain began to pour down.

Raindrops the size of beans pelted the earth, and all the nearby stalls quickly packed up. Pedestrians who couldn't make it home in time ran for cover under the eaves to avoid the rain.

Only Shen He stood still in place, letting the rain fall on her.

At that moment, an umbrella appeared, shielding her from the rain.

"Why aren't you taking shelter? Why are you just standing here like a fool?" Yu Xie said, holding an umbrella in one hand and a wave drum in the other.

Both the umbrella and the wave drum had been bought from Granny Shan just now.

"Didn't you tell me to wait here for you?" Shen He's voice was incredibly innocent.

She didn't question Yu Xie's words at all.

Having been raised under Xian Yun's influence, Shen He trusted Yu Xie completely, even if it was just something as simple as what he had just said.

Yu Xie smiled helplessly and handed her the wave drum. "Here, this is for you. I'll walk you back. You should change into dry clothes as soon as possible, or you might catch a cold."

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